Hitachi ML140E Mode D'emploi page 21

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Starting manually
without remote throttle control, with primer (
1. Press the primer button 3 times at intervals of about
2 seconds ( 7). If the temperature is below
10 °C, press the primer button 5 times.
2. Pull in the safety brake handle on the handlebar and
hold it ( 8) – the brake handle does not lock.
3. Pull out the starter cord sharply, then allow it to
slowly rewind (
9).
Motor speed cannot be adjusted.
without remote throttle control, without primer/
choke
4. Pull in the safety brake handle on the handlebar and
hold it ( 8) – the brake handle does not lock.
5. Pull out the starter cord sharply, then allow it to
slowly rewind (
9).
Motor speed cannot be adjusted.
Turn the motor off
1. Release the safety brake handle (
- The motor is switched off.
Caution - danger of serious cut injuries!
The motor may continue running. After switching
off, make sure the motor has stopped turning.
Wheel drive (optional)
Caution!
Engage the transmission only when the motor is
running.
Switching on the wheel drive
1. Press the transmission control handle against the
handlebar and hold it (
control handle does not lock.
- The wheel drive is switched on.
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Switching off the wheel drive
1. Release the transmission control handle (
- The wheel drive is switched off.
Maintenance and care
Caution - Risk of injury!
Before carrying our any care or maintenance
work, always switch off the motor and pull out
the spark plug connector.
The motor may continue running. After switching
off, make sure the motor has stopped turning.
Always wear working gloves when carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
The unit must be in a safe working condition
Allow the motor to cool off before the machine is
shut down
Regularly check the grass catcher system for cor-
rect function and wear.
Cleaning the unit after every use
Do not hose down the unit with water
Water ingress can lead to malfunctions (ignition
system, carburettor)
Regularly check the cutter blade for damage
Always replace defective silencers
Tilting the lawnmower
Depending on the motor manufacturer:
the spark plug must be facing upward (
Follow the operating instructions of the motor
manufacturer!
Resharpening/replacing the mower blade
Blunt or damaged blades should be
resharpened / replaced only at a service point or by
an authorised specialist
Resharpened blades must be rebalanced
Translation of original user instructions
Petrol lawnmower
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